Cryptocurrencies

From July 1, the transition period for cryptocurrency platforms under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) regulation ends in all 27 European Union countries. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) confirmed that no delays are possible: crypto companies that failed to obtain a license are obliged to stop serving EU clients, otherwise their…

The Algorand Foundation has announced a new roadmap for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, aiming to ensure broad quantum resilience of the network by the end of 2027. The first rollout stages start as early as the third quarter of 2026. The foundation emphasized that the issue of post-quantum protection long ago ceased to be a purely academic topic. "The question…

The Irish government has classified crypto assets among sectors with "very significant" risks of money laundering and terrorism financing. The authorities also pointed to the threats of sanctions evasion, tax control problems and the use of crypto assets to bribe officials. By the second half of 2027, Ireland intends to develop an industry standard for cases…

Starting October 1, 2026, new rules take effect in the digital financial assets (DFA) market. Issuers will be required to provide investors with an expanded set of data on the terms of issuance. The main goal of the changes is to give market participants the tools for an objective assessment of the reliability of instruments before they are acquired. This was reported by the Central Bank. Universal…

In France, police detained four men suspected of a series of attacks and kidnappings aimed at extorting cryptocurrencies. On the night of June 13–14, attackers carried out three attacks at once in the vicinity of the city of Marseille. One of them targeted the parents of a person whom the attackers believed had made a fortune on cryptocurrency transactions…